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Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- Primary
- Quendon and Rickling CB11 3YG
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| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: High standards in reading, writing, and mathematics with greater depth.
Success of the Curriculum: Exciting and enriching aspects noted. Children enjoy learning experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: Foundation subjects like history, geography and science not taught systematically.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics. Pupils are making good progress in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-targeted support provided for pupils below age-related targets, helping them catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show respect, behave well, have high positive attitudes to learning, and older children care for younger ones.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, strong culture of safeguarding, understanding risks online and appropriate adult checks.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff ensure pupils know what to do if they have concerns. Safeguarding training is up-to-date.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the school, describing it as friendly, nurturing, and professional.
Parental Involvement: Parents highly recommend the school and trust the leadership.
Extracurricular Activities: Activities include 'M' days, 'Welly Wednesdays', and 'Fresh Air Fridays,' promoting mental health and well-being.
Outdoor Facilities: Current development of garden and allotment areas by the science leader.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use visual resources and targeted support effectively. They respond well to parental concerns.
Impact on Student Progress: Positive impact on student progress across subjects. Pupils' workbooks show significant progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective teaching is evident through the systematic approach and improvements noted.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need more opportunities for less-able pupils in reasoning tasks.
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About Us
Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 96 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 77% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.7 | - | 15.7 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 111 | 107 | 110 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 111 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 8.79% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 111 3 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 92% 6 | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 10.71% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 5.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% 5 | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 93 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% | 58.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 9.05% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1